Problem of Policy Co-creation in Birnin Kebbi Local Government of Nigeria

Abstract

Previous studies touched on problems of policy implementation in Nigeria without research on policy co-creation using Birnin Kebbi Local Government as a unit of analysis. Thus this research intends to cover the gap. Qualitative research was used. Unstructured interviews were conducted with the stakeholders of the Binin Kebbi Local Government. The findings show that there were institutional weakness, poverty, lack of trust and education constitute hindrance to policy co-creation in Birnin Kebbi Local Government. The paper recommends promoting good governance, creating trust through transparent government as well as increase in accountability.